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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
  General Information
 
   Get Credit for Your Hard Work This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Low income working taxpayers may qualify for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Read this brochure for information on the EITC, guidelines for parents, do your children qualify, information for people without children, advance payments and more.

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By: Consumer Action
  
   
   Earned Income Tax Credit 2008 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? How can I qualify for the EITC? Will the EITC affect my public benefits? Answers to these questions and more are in this brochure of facts about the EITC.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   Have You Recently Moved? Be Sure You Get Your Tax Refunds, EITC Checks or Stimulus Payments
Have you recently moved? Make sure you keep getting your important mail! Read this document to learn the easy way to notify the IRS of your address change.
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
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   Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
You should pick your tax filing options VERY carefully. Read this flyer to learn how "rapid refunds," "express money," "instant refunds," and similar schemes actually charge you for your own money.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   What to Look for in a Tax Preparer
Do you get someone else to do your tax returns for you? Read this document to find out who to use, what to avoid, and more.
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   Are You a New U.S. Taxpayer? Should You File a Tax Return? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
I am new to working and paying taxes in the U.S. - why should I file a tax return? Who can get a tax refund? What is my status? Am I a Resident or Nonresident Alien? Answers to these questions and much more are in this document.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   How to File a Tax Return Without a Social Security Number This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Don't have a Social Security Number? Read this brochure to find out how to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) so you can file a tax return.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic of Legal Services Alabama
Have you gotten a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) telling you that your tax return is being audited or examined? Have you received a letter from the IRS about your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Did you expect a refund that you did not get? For these tax issues and more, LSA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic may be able to help you - read this document to find out how or call 1-866-456-4995).
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
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Income Taxes
  General Information
 
   Don't Pay to Borrow Your Own Money This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
You should pick your tax filing options VERY carefully. Read this flyer to learn how "rapid refunds," "express money," "instant refunds," and similar schemes actually charge you for your own money.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   What to Look for in a Tax Preparer
Do you get someone else to do your tax returns for you? Read this document to find out who to use, what to avoid, and more.
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
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  Related Information
 
   Taxes: What You Need to Know (Separate Website)
Toolkit includes:

  • Understand basic tax information
  • Determine if you need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
  • Learn about special tax credits
  • Help prevent identity theft
  • Understand why it's important to follow the tax laws
  • Learn more about the tax end of starting a small business
  • Understand your options when you owe the IRS money
  • Get your tax refund quickly and fairly

By: IRS/Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
  
   
   Have You Recently Moved? Be Sure You Get Your Tax Refunds, EITC Checks or Stimulus Payments
Have you recently moved? Make sure you keep getting your important mail! Read this document to learn the easy way to notify the IRS of your address change.
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   Are You a New U.S. Taxpayer? Should You File a Tax Return? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
I am new to working and paying taxes in the U.S. - why should I file a tax return? Who can get a tax refund? What is my status? Am I a Resident or Nonresident Alien? Answers to these questions and much more are in this document.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   How to File a Tax Return Without a Social Security Number This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Don't have a Social Security Number? Read this brochure to find out how to get an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) so you can file a tax return.

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By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   The Low Income Taxpayer Clinic of Legal Services Alabama
Have you gotten a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) telling you that your tax return is being audited or examined? Have you received a letter from the IRS about your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Did you expect a refund that you did not get? For these tax issues and more, LSA's Low Income Taxpayer Clinic may be able to help you - read this document to find out how or call 1-866-456-4995).
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   What is the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
What is an ITIN? What does it look like? Does it let me get Social Security benefits? Can I use an ITIN to get work? Read this document for answers to these questions and more.
Read this in: Español

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By: National Employment Law Project
  
   
   Don't Miss Out!!! Take Advantage of All the Benefits Available to You
Should you be getting child support? Do you qualify for food stamps? Can your children get free or low-cost health insurance? Can you get a lower telephone bill? Do you need help filing your income taxes? Read this for information about 10 often-overlooked benefits available to many low-income people.
By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   ¿Se ha mudado recientemente? ¡Asegúrese de recibir toda su correspondencia de importancia! This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   Impuestos para los nuevos contribuyentes de EE.UU. This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Legal Services Alabama
 
  
   
   Impuestos: Lo Que Usted Debe Saber (Separate Website)
  • Comprender información tributaria básica
  • Determinar si usted necesita un número de identificación de contribuyente individual para extranjeros (ITIN)
  • Obtener información sobre créditos tributarios especiales
  • Ayudar a la prevención del robo de identidad
  • Comprender por qué es importante respetar las leyes de impuestos
  • Obtener información sobre los aspectos tributarios al montar un pequeño negocio
  • Comprender sus opciones cuando deba dinero al IRS
  • Recibir su reembolso de impuestos de manera rápida y justa

By: IRS/Servicio del Defensor del Contribuyente (TAS)
  
   
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